Vermont Historical Records Program

The mission of the Vermont Historical Records Program (VHRP) is to improve public access to and engagement with historical records and to encourage and facilitate collaborative efforts among Vermont’s historical records repositories.

Goals of the VHRP

1. Provide a technical assistance program for repositories that provides ongoing support and is continuously improving to meet evolving needs;
2. Build statewide capacity for preserving and providing access to our documentary heritage;
3. Increase participation in existing historical records programming and outreach initiatives;
4. Propose and support new projects that engage Vermonters in the stories our historical records enable us to tell; and
5. Ensure that staff and volunteers at repositories can easily connect with professionals knowledgeable in the preservation of and access to archival materials and that best practice guidance is readily accessible.

About the VHRP

The VHRP started in May 2017 as a program of the Vermont Historical Records Advisory Board (VHRAB) with funding from Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos and the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). Initially, a part-time staff member focused on offering technical assistance through a roving archivist program. Thanks to ongoing support from our funders, the VHRP is now staffed by two full-time archivists, allowing us to expand the programs and the support we can provide.

Please explore this website to learn more about what we offer and let us know how we can help.